AI Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

21h

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As part of the global Accenture, Accenture Federal Services is a technology company recognized by Glassdoor as a Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community that empowers individuals to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and propels the government forward.

Requirements

Experience with IBM WatsonX and AI code‑assistant tools
Proficiency in Python, Java, and/or COBOL
Experience using Git, GitHub, or similar version‑control tools
Strong understanding of software architecture and microservices
Technical documentation experience
7+ years of experience as an AI engineer, data engineer, or similar technical role
Background in Identity Access Management (IAM) and data engineering
Demonstrated history of improving onboarding processes, decision‑making, and support efficiency through IAM solutions and analytics
Bachelors degree

Nice To Haves

Prior work with large-scale enterprise systems (e.g., payroll, financial, or government systems)
Experience documenting legacy systems or translating COBOL logic
Experience integrating or standardizing documentation across multi‑application environments
Familiarity with system dependencies mapping and architecture documentation

Responsibilities

Configure and fine‑tune IBM watsonx.ai foundation models for code analysis and documentation generation
Troubleshoot AI model outputs and refine parameters to improve documentation quality
Validate AI‑generated business logic translations with USPS development teams
Work with USPS business owners to finalize documentation formats and ensure approvals
Establish and maintain documentation standards and templates across all systems
Review and validate AI‑generated documentation for technical accuracy
Document code analysis findings and develop technical specifications for AI processing
Map system and program interdependencies to produce system integration specifications
Define code quality standards and validation criteria for documentation generation
Collaborate with team lead to continue documenting all integrated systems and codebases